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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.87, 314.85 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.87, 314.85 and 63.62 is: 95.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.87 : 314.85 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.87/314.85 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.87x = 314.85 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.87x = 20,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,029.72/209.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.44

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